Ep. 385: SEO is evolving. In this episode of Success in Mind, I sit down with Tianna Mamalick, founder of SMB Marketing School, to discuss how AI is changing search and what small business owners must do to stay visible online.

You’ll learn:

Why people are now typing questions instead of keywords into Google

How to use FAQs, service pages, and blogs to get found

Why social media platforms are the new search engines

The importance of Google Business Profiles, reviews, and backlinks

Action steps you can take this week to strengthen your SEO

Whether you’re new to SEO or ready to future-proof your strategy, this conversation will give you practical tools you can start using immediately.

Connect with Tianna:

 Keyword Course → https://smbmarketingschool.com/keyword-course

Connect with me:

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

05:13  Evolving Search Behaviour

08:43 The Relevance of Blogs in Modern SEO

12:09 Misconceptions About SEO and AI

14:57 Social Media’s Role in Search

17:10 Navigating Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)

21:20 The Changing Landscape of Keywords

26:06 Optimizing Google My Business for SEO

31:25 The Role of Backlinks in SEO

38:34 Actionable SEO Steps for Business Owners

45:07 The Future of SEO in the Age of AI